Former Democratic Governor Blasts Kathy Hochul Over Anti-ICE Sanctuary Laws
Former New York Governor David Paterson criticized current Governor Kathy Hochul for her new anti-ICE legislation, calling it a significant mistake. He warned that the law could lead to increased federal raids and legal challenges for the state. Hochul defended the legislation as a necessary response to federal overreach.
- ▪David Paterson condemned Kathy Hochul's anti-ICE package, stating it could invite lawsuits.
- ▪The legislation ends agreements with ICE and restricts federal agents' activities in New York.
- ▪Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has pledged to sue if the law affects his county's ICE contracts.
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Politics Former Democratic Governor Blasts Kathy Hochul Over Anti-ICE Sanctuary Laws (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Mark Tanos Contributor May 24, 2026 5:33 PM ET May 24, 2026 5:33 PM ET Mark Tanos Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Former Democratic New York Gov. David Paterson ripped Gov.
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